Predesigned chimeric deep inferior epigastric perforator and inguinal lymph node flap for combined breast and lymphedema reconstruction: A comprehensive algorithmic approach

Predesigned chimeric deep inferior epigastric perforator and inguinal lymph node flap for combined breast and lymphedema reconstruction: A comprehensive algorithmic approach

Summary: The combined use of a deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap coupled with vascularized inguinal lymph nodes (VILNs) for simultaneous breast and lymphedema reconstruction has already been well established, and promising results have been reported. However, a standardized approach fo...

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Main Authors: Efterpi Demiri, Dimitrios Dionyssiou, Ioannis Kyriazidis, Avra Drougou, Antonios Tsimponis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-06-01
Series:JPRAS Open
Subjects:
Breast cancer–related lymphedema
Combined breast-lymphedema reconstruction
Redesigned DIEP flap
Vascularized inguinal lymph node transfer
Chimeric flap
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235258782400010X

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